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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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