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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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