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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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