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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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