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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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