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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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