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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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