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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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