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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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