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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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