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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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