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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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