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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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