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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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