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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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