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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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