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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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