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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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