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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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