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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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