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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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