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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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