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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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