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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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