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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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