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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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