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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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