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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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