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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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