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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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