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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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