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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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