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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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