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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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