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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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