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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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