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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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