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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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