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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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