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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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