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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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