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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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