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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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