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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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