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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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