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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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