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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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