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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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