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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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