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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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