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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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