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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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