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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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