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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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