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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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