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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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