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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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