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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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