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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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