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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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