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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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