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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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