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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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