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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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