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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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