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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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