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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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