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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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