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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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