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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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