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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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