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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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