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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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