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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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