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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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