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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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