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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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