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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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