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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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