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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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