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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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