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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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