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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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