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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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