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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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