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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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