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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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