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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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