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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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