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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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