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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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