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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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