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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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