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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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