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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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