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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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