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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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