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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 (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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