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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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