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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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