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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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