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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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