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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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