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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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