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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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