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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major 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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