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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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