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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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