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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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