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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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