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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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