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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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