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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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