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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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