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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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