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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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