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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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