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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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