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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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