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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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