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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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