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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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