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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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