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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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