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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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