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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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