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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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