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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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