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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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