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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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