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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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