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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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