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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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