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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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