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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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