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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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