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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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