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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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