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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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