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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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