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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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