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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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