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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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