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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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