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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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