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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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