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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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