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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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