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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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