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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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