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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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