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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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