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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education