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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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