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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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