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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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