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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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