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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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