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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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