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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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