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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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