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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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