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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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