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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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