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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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