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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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