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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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