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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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