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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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