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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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