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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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