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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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