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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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