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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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