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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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