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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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