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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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