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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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