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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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