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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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