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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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