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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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