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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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