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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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