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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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