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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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