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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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