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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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