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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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