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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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