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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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