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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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