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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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