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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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