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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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