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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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