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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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