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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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