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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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