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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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