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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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