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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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