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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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