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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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