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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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