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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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