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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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