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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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