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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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