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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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