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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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