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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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