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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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