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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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