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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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