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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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