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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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