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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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