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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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