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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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