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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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