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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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