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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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