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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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