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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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