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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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