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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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