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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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