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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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