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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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