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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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