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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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