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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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