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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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