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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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