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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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