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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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