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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key 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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