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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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