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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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