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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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