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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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