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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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