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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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