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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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