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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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