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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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