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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge 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 addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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