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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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