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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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