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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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