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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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