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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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