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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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