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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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