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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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