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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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