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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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