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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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