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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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