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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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