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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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