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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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