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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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