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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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