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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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