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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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