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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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