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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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