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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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