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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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