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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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