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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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