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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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