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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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