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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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