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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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