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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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