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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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