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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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