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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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