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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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