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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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