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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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