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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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