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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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