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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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