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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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