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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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