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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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