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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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