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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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