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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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