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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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