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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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