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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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