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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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