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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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