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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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