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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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