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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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