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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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