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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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