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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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