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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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