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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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