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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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