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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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