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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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