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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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