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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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