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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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