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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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