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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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