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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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