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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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