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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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