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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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