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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with 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 educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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