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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers 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 original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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