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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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