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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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