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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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