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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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