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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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