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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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