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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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