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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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