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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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