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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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