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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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