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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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