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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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