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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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