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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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