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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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