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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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