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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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