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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently 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 institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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