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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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