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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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