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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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