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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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