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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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