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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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