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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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