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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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