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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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