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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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