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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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