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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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