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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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