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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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