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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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