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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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