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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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