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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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