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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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