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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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