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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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