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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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