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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the interesting 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 authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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