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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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