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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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