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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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