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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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