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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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