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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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