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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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