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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning enable people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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