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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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