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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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