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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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