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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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