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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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