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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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