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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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