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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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