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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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