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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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