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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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