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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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