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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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