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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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