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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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