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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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