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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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