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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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