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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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