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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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