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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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