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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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