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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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