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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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