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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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