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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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