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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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