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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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