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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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