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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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