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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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