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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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