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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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