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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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