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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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