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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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