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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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