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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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