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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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