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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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