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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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