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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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