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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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