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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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