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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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