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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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