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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the 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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