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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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