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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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