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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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