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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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