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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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