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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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