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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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