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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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