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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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