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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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