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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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