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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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