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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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