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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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