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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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