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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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