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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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