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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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