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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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