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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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