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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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