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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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