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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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