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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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