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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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