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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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