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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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