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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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