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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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