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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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