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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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