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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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