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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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