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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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