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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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