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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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