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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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