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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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