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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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