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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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