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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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