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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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