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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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