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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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