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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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