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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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