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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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