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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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