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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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