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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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