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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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