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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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