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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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