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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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