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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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