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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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