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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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