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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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