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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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