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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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