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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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