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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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