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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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