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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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