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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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