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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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