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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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