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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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