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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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