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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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