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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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