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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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