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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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