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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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