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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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