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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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