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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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