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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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