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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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