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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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