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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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