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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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