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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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