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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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