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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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