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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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