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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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