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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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