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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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