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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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