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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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