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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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