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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally 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 numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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