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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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