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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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